File photo: Getty ImagesA police employee allegedly stalked a woman he regularly worked alongside after she rejected his advances. The Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) released a summary of an investigation into the allegations on Tuesday. "The employee and the woman met through the employee's work and developed a friendship, having similar interests and some life experiences in common. "After some time, the employee incorrectly assumed that the woman was interested in more than a friendship and attempted to move the relationship onto a romantic footing. The woman alleged the employee then stalked her and his behaviour also made it difficult to work together when needed."

Source: Otago Daily Times January 27, 2026 02:04 UTC